- pronunciation:
- suhn
- parts of speech:
- noun, transitive verb, intransitive verb
- phrases:
- place in the sun, under the sun
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun), Homophone Note, Word Builder, Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
(often cap.) the central star of the solar system around which the earth and other planets revolve and from which heat and light issue.
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| definition 2: |
this star in a particular location or at a particular time.
the morning sun |
| definition 3: |
a star.
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| definition 4: |
the radiant energy given off by the sun; sunlight.
Can you feel the sun on your face?
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| definition 5: |
an area illuminated by sunlight.
The dog likes to sit in the sun.
- antonyms:
- shade
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| phrase: |
place in the sun, under the sun |
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| part of speech: |
transitive verb |
| inflections: |
suns, sunning, sunned |
| definition 1: |
to expose to the sun's rays.
The lizard sunned itself on the rock. |
| definition 2: |
to heat or dry through such exposure.
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| part of speech: |
intransitive verb |
| definition: |
to expose oneself to the sun; sunbathe.
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| derivation: |
sunlike (adj.) |
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Word Builder: sun +
- sunburn:
a burn of the skin caused by the sun.
- sunglasses:
special eyeglasses that protect your eyes from the sun.
- sunlight:
the light of the sun.
- sunny:
having a lot of sun; bright.
- sunrise:
the time of day when the sun appears to move above the horizon.
- sunset:
the time of day when the sun appears to move below the horizon.
- sunshine:
the light of the sun.
- suntan:
a tan color of the skin caused by the sun.